Motivation & Background

As part of the energy transition, fossil fuels must be replaced by renewable alternatives. One of the key challenges here is the efficient storage and transport of large amounts of energy. A promising approach is the use of iron powder as a CO₂-free energy source in a closed material cycle: iron is oxidized, the resulting energy is stored, and the iron oxide is then regenerated.

The goal of the current research project is to gain a better understanding of the processes involved in the oxidation of iron particles. This master’s thesis will investigate the explosive behavior of iron particles. The study will examine the influence of the starting material and the gas phase (particularly CO2) on the probability of explosion.

Tasks

• Familiarization with optical measurement techniques
• Familiarization with the test bench
• Modification of the test bench for the measurement task, as well as setup of the necessary optical measurement equipment
• Analysis of the results
• Presentation of the work in the interim and final presentation
• Writing of the report

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